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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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spark plug question

after testing my spark plugs ive noticed that the spark is very intermitant. i get a spark every now and then instead of a constant spark, plugs are new, module is new and coil is new, if i replace the rotor and cap could that be the fix?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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How did you test your spark plugs to determine this?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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i tested it with a spark plug light, comes on every 5 seconds or so, theres new coil, new rotor,new module, new cap new wires and plugs.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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If you mean a Spark plug scope makes sure your two clips that are on the battery are making good contact. But these were for the older type Ignition System.
If this is a small screw driver type thing you put next to the plug wire I think they were for the older type Ignition System too and they did not work then either.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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With the plugs firing out of sequence every 5 seconds the engine would not run. It would backfire and proudly catch on fire or bend something
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Try testing each wire with a timing light for continuous firing.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Dose this engine run. As can you drive it. Or dose it just fart and pop.
 
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